The Singularity. Could robots take over the world?

The Singularity. Could robots take over the world?

Current developments in AI and Artificial Cognitive Systems, specifically those based on Machine Consciousness, make us wonder what could be the implications of successful designs. Isn’t it dangerous to build conscious machines? How could they affect society? This talk will address these topics introducing concepts like the Singularity. Arguments in favor and against the possibility of a radical social change caused by technological advances will be discussed.